The power of the mind’s eye€¦ · 14/07/2020 · the mind’s eye. 2. Important information....
Transcript of The power of the mind’s eye€¦ · 14/07/2020 · the mind’s eye. 2. Important information....
Duncan Coombe
The power of the mind’s eye
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What you Notice is what you See
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What you Notice is what you See
Between stimulus and response, there is a space.In that space is our power to choose our response.In our response lies our
growth and freedom.”
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Victor Frankl
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The Pygmalion Effect
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The Placebo Effect
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Playing to Win vs. Not to Lose
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An Intro to Social Construction Theory
Force 1: The way our Brain Works
Limits toAttention, Awareness,Perception
Short CutsMental Models
Un/ConsciousAssumptionsBeliefs
Automaticity
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An Intro to Social Construction Theory
Pygmalion Effect
Self Fulfilling Prophecy
Confirmation Automaticity
Mindfulness!
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Mindfulness in other domains
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Mindfulness in other domains
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Mindfulness in Business
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Mindfulness Leaders
"Mindfulness more than anything in my life was the biggest ingredient of whatever success I've had." Ray Dalio
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Mindfulness Research in Organisations
‒ "Mindfulness improves attention, cognition, emotions, behaviour and physiology.
‒ Specifically, mindfulness has been shown to improve three qualities of attention --stability, control and efficiency.
‒ Although mindfulness is an individual quality, initial evidence suggests that it affects interpersonal behaviour and workgroup relationships.
Good, et al 2015
Let’s get Practical
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“What colour is an elephant?”
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What is the best thing about your life / job / relationship at the moment?
… and what is the worst thing about your life / job / relationship at the moment?
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“Our worlds move in the direction of the questions we ask”
David Cooperrider
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Fixed mindset Growth mindset
Summary
Fear
Risk
Threat
Status quo
Lack of agency
Lack of authority
Learning
Growth
Opportunity
Possibility
Action
Agency
Authority
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A glass half full doesn’t mean the
glass is full, it means you have
the ability to fill it
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Use at work Use at home
Helpful questions
How can I show up in the best way for my clients today?
How can I be of service to my clients in these volatile markets?
I don’t know all the answers, but what do I know?
What is my first step?
How do we solve this?
What am I grateful for?
What energises me?
Who loves me?
Who do I love?
What am I passionate about?
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But what about real life??!!
2:1 3:1
Robson, 2014
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Opportunities are Everywhere
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Notice what you Notice
Pay Attention to your Attention
Be Aware of your Awareness
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“Your most important strategic decision as a financial advisor is where
you place your attention”Duncan Coombe